Raider runners compete at state

Hannah Wapato placed 11th and Soarin' Marchand placed 53rd at the state competition for cross country.

Wapato and Marchand each competed in 5,000-meter races at the 1B/2B state competition at Sun WIllows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday, Nov. 3.

"It was a great day," said Coach Ann Green. "A little cold, cloudy, slightly windy also. The course was slightly different than years before and had at least six tough hills and about 99 percent grass."

"To be honest, I was nervous and anxious for Hannah and Soarin's races," Green continued. "However, once the gun went off and Hannah took off at...